Comparison

SpeedCube vs Cube Timer & Coach

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SpeedCube

Features
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Solve the Speed Cube in seconds. Practice 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4solutions, algorithms, cross to F2L timer and recognition. Our SpeedCube Trainer will help you improve your solves. Free version with Ads or buy the Ad-Free plan to avoid Ads. Ad-Free 12m Annual Plan - Length: 1 year - Price: EUR 9.99/year - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tinyurl.com/43xaxnvy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cube Timer & Coach

This app uses AI to analyze your Rubik's Cube solves, identifying areas where you lose time. It offers structured learning modules for methods like CFOP, algorithm practice, and a built-in timer with scramble generation. Get detailed feedback on your technique to improve your speedcubing performance.

Highlights
  • AI solve analysis
  • Spaced repetition algorithm practice
  • CFOP learning modules
  • Built-in competition timer
  • Cube solver
  • Progress tracking
  • Solve history and trends
Features
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CuberPal is the AI-powered speedcubing coach, cube timer, and 3×3 solver for cubers who want measurable progress. Record or upload a solve for detailed CFOP feedback, learn algorithms with focused drills, and use a WCA-style timer to track your next personal best. AI COACHING FOR EVERY SOLVE • Get phase-by-phase feedback for Cross, F2L, OLL, and PLL. • Spot pauses, rotations, missed pairs, and habits that cost time. • Ask Cubey for advice tailored to your recent solves and goals. TRAIN, TIME, AND IMPROVE • Master OLL, PLL, COLL, ZBLL, and F2L algorithms with spaced-repetition practice. • Time 3×3, 2×2, 4×4, 5×5, and one-handed solves with WCA inspection, scrambles, ao5, ao12, and personal-best tracking. • Scan any 3×3 cube for a step-by-step solution, then use guided lessons to understand the method. • Join the Daily Cube Challenge, build streaks, and compare your time on the global leaderboard. Whether you are learning your first solution or chasing your next sub-15 average, CuberPal gives you one focused place to solve, train, and get faster. Terms: https://cuberpal.com/terms Privacy: https://cuberpal.com/privacy

Screenshots

SpeedCube4 screens
Cube Timer & Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cube Timer & Coach at every 2 days against SpeedCube's every 5 days. SpeedCube's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SpeedCube sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Cube Timer & Coach sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeedCube ships an update every 5 days, Cube Timer & Coach every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SpeedCube versus Cube Timer & Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedCubeCube Timer & Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdel AyariDPTECH LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpeedCube

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free 12m Annual Plan$9.991 Year
6 purchases

Cube Timer & Coach

Subscriptions5
  • CuberPal Premium$6.997 Days
  • CuberPal Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • CuberPal Premium Annual Offer$24.991 Year
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  • CuberPal Premium Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • CuberPal Premium Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • CuberPal Premium Livstid$49.99

Questions

Is SpeedCube free?
SpeedCube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Timer & Coach free?
Cube Timer & Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpeedCube or Cube Timer & Coach have ads?
Both SpeedCube and Cube Timer & Coach show ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeedCube or Cube Timer & Coach?
SpeedCube ships an update every 5 days, and Cube Timer & Coach every 2 days. Most recently, SpeedCube was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cube Timer & Coach on October 25, 2026.

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